The Times of India

Telecom relief: Vi to pay Rs 1,144 crore over next 10 years for frozen Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues; bulk repayments start March 2036

Vodafone Idea (Vi) secured a significant reprieve from the government, freezing its Rs 87,695 crore adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The company will now pay Rs 1,144 crore annually for six years, followed by staggered payments until 2041, offering a crucial lifeline to the debt-laden operator.